Stitched in tradition: UNC Basketball legends who wore numbers of this season’s Tar Heels
Posted Oct 11, 2025
At UNC, jersey numbers are heirlooms that hang from the Smith Center rafters. Montenegrin junior wing Luka Bogavac inherits the most storied number on this season’s roster — No. 44, which hangs in the rafters as honored for Justin Jackson, Larry Miller, Dennis Wuycik, and Tyler Zeller. Here’s a look at the roster, and the legacy behind each number:
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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